Sisaala West Gets Development Boost as Classroom Block, CHPS Compounds and furniture Are Handed Over to four communities
Zulfawu Lawie | Radford News
On October 20, 2026 the Sissala West District has recorded a significant infrastructure boost following the handing over of a three-unit classroom block at Sorbele Bullu and the inspection and handing over of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in Bouti, Gwollu-Wuljua, and Kusali communities in the district.
The projects aimed at improving access to quality education and healthcare form part of efforts to address infrastructure deficits and promote development in the district.
At Sorbele Bullu, a three-unit classroom block equipped with washrooms was handed over to the community by the DCE Hon. Gbene. The facility has also been connected to electricity to support teaching and learning, including evening studies.
Addressing the gathering, the District Chief Executive (DCE) said the completion of the classroom block fulfilled a campaign promise to improve educational infrastructure in the district. He explained that the project was initially started in 2018 by the then Northern Development Authority under the NPP government but was left uncompleted after reaching approximately 20 to 22 per cent completion.
According to him, completing the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing development challenges and improving infrastructure in Sisaala West and the country at large.
The DCE identified shortage of school furniture as one of the major challenges facing education in the district but assured the community that provisions have been made for 3000 furniture 1000 already to been handed over, 2000 on the way and would be handed over at Gwollu to ease the situation. The Hon. DCE urged community members to take responsibility for maintaining the new facility to ensure its long-term use.
Communities appeal for additional infrastructure
Despite welcoming the classroom block, community members appealed for additional infrastructure to improve teaching and learning.
Fuseini Amadu, Chairman of the Sorbelle Bullu Unity Community, appealed to the DCE to rehabilitate the road leading to Bullu and provide a borehole to ensure pupils could remain in school until closing time without difficulties accessing water.
Sulley Suwia, who represented the Gwollu District educational director, called for the construction of teachers’ quarters to attract and retain teachers in the community.
CHPS compounds handed over to improve healthcare
The delegation also inspected and handed over health facilities at Bouti, Gwollu-Wuljua, and Kusali as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare services in the district. At Bouti, the CHPS compound was initiated by the community and later completed by the MP using his share of Common Fund. The people of the Bouti community appealed to the DCE to deploy equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) to level the surroundings of the facility.
The said improving the terrain would help prevent accidents and ensure safer access to the facility, particularly during emergencies.
Mr Yakubu Banin, the CHPS Coordinator, who spoke on behalf of the District Health Director, appealed to the contractors and the District Assembly to provide a clear timeline for completing outstanding works, including the provision of equipment.
He said timely completion and equipping of the facilities would enable health workers to operate effectively and deliver the needed services to residents.
At Gwollu-Wuljua, the facility was started in 2018/2019 under the Northern Development Authority, by the NPP government had reached approximately 40 per cent but later left uncompleted. Before the remaining works were undertaken by the MP Hon. Adams Sukparu and under his common fund.
At Kusali, the CHPS compound comprises two consulting rooms, a store, a dressing room, a dispensary, male and female wards, a delivery room with a toilet and bath, a four-room staff quarters and a lying-in room. The MP urged the DCE to ensure that electricity should be extended to the facility within two weeks to support its operations.
The MP handed over 1000 ultra modern furniture to the education Sisaala West education directorate to be distributed to various schools within the district. The MP clarifies the source of financing the school furniture, he stated that the resources were not sourced solely from his personal funds or the District Common Fund but through collaboration with various sponsors.
He further disclosed that the District Common Fund would provide an additional 1,000 pieces of furniture, with another 1,000 expected by the following week. The MP urged teachers to ensure that chairs and furniture provided for pupils should not be used for their intended purpose. The development projects underscore the importance of collaboration among the District Assembly, community members, and other stakeholders in addressing infrastructure needs.
The successful completion and handing over of the facilities are expected to improve the learning environment for pupils and strengthen access to essential healthcare services in the Sisaala West District.
However, community appeals for improved roads, water facilities, teachers’ accommodation, electricity, and the timely provision of medical equipment highlight the need for continued investment to ensure the facilities serve residents effectively.